Jewelry



12,1936. G. CANDAS 2,040,428

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ATTORNEY G. CANDAS JEWELRY Filed Dec. 13, 1935 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 1 INVENTOR Gad Tm Carlo a;

v BY W32 Lu; ZMMQ ATTORNEY Patented May 12, 1936 UNITED STATES.

PATENT. OFFICE 10 Claims.

This invention relates to jewelry and particularly to bracelets comprising detachable articulated sections adapted to be used separately as decorative elements. Articles of jewelry are luxuries, and consequently little attention has been paid heretofore to multiple use of particular articles. Such articles have been designed usually only for one purpose. Bracelets are intended to decorate the arm of the wearer. Brooches and clips likewise have their particular uses.

It is the object of the invention to provide a bracelet, articulated sections of which may be separated or connected readily for individual or combined use, the sections being provided with independent fastening means whereby they may be secured to fabrics and the like.

Another object of the invention is the provision of decorative clips having normally invisible means associated therewith whereby the clips may be articulated to form a bracelet.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent as it is better understood by reference to the following specification and accompanying drawings, in which i I Fig. l is a plan view partially in section of a bracelet embodying'the invention;

Fig. 2 is an elevation of the rear side of one of the bracelet elements;

Fig. 3 is a similar view of another element;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 4-4 of Fig. 1;

Fig. 5 is a sectional view on the line 55 of Fig. 4;

Fig. 6 is a sectional view indicating the disposal of one of the articulating devices in concealed position;

Fig. '7 is a transverse section through another of the articulating devices;

Figs. 8 and 9 are views in perspective of two co-operating ends of contiguous elements of the bracelet; and

Fig. 10 is a sectional View indicating the use of one of the bracelet elements as a clip.

It will be understood that in carrying out the invention many modifications may be made in the details of structure and of ornamentation of the bracelet elements 5 and 6, which may, for example, consist of connected links 1 of metal or other suitable material. The links may be ornamented with engraving or filigree and may support precious, semi-precious, or artificial stones 8. At one end of each of the sections 5 and 6 are members 9 and I0 which may be similarly ornamented.

The members 9 and ID are each provided preferably with clip devices H and I2 having prongs l3 which permit the sections when separated to be secured to fabric or the like 14 as indicated in Fig. 10. The sections 5 and 6 when separated may be used consequently as clips, and may be secured to a dress or other wearing apparel. The devices II and I2 are pivoted at l5 and I6 and are provided with notches adapted to-register with detents I1 and IS on the adjacent hubs so that the devices are held in closed position, but owing to their resiliency may nevertheless be turned on their pivots to open the clips.

The member 9 is provided with a resilient projection l9 which is pivoted at 20 thereon and is adapted to be folded rearwardly as indicated in Figs. 3 and 10, so as to be invisible when the device is used as a clip. The projection I9 is adapted to co-operate with a. recess 2l in the member ID and engages a shoulder therein to hold the parts 9 and H! in articulated relation. A fingerpiece 22 may be depressed to release the projection l9 from the shoulder when thersections 5 and 5 are to be separated. To prevent accidental separation, a safety catch 23 having a prong 24 is pivoted on the member ID at 25 and is adapted to be moved so that the prong engages an opening 26 in the projection l9 as clearly shown in Fig. 1. When the safety catch is in place, sections 5 and 6 cannot be separated even if the fingerpiece 22 is depressed.

At the opposite end of the section 6 a resilient projection 21 having fingerpieces 28 and 29 is pivoted at 30 so that it can be folded back into invisible position behind the member 30 as indicated in Fig. 6. The projection 21 is adapted to co-operate with a recessed element 3| at the contiguous end of the section 5 engaging a shoulder therein as indicated clearly in Fig. 4. By depressing the fingerpiece 29 the parts may be released. To avoid accidental separation, a safety catch 32 is pivoted at 33 and is provided with a prong 34 which is adapted to engage between the two sides of the projection 21 as indicated in Fig. 5. The safety catch is held in position by a finger 35. Consequently the sec tions 5 and 6 cannot be detached from each other until the safety catch is released.

When all of the parts are assembled in the manner described, a complete bracelet is formed. It may be opened if desired, to secure it upon the arm of the wearer, and then closed by manipulating the catches. When the parts 5 and 6 are to be used separately, the opposite ends of the sections 5 and 5 are detached from each other and the projections l9 and 21 are folded back as indicated particularly in Figs. 6 and 10,.so that they are concealed. Thereupon the sections 5 and 6 may be secured by the clip devices H and -I2 to a dress. or other garment of the wearer and will besecurely held as ornaments thereon.

The parts may be reassembled as readily to form again a complete bracelet.

Although the invention has been described as a bracelet comprising two detachable sections adapted to beused as clips, it is apparent that threeor more sections can be provided and that other types of fastening devices can be secured 'to the separate sections whereby such sections can be used when detached in various ways for decorative purposes.

Various changes may be made, therefore, in the details of construction and arrangement of the parts without departing from the invention or sacrificingany of the advantages thereof.

,7 I claim: 7

V 1. A bracelet comprising articulated sections, means at the ends of the sections permitting detachment from the end sof contiguous sections,

and fastening means on the sections for attaching them to fabric and the like. 7

' 2. A bracelet comprising articulated sections, means at the ends of the sections permitting detachment from the ends of contiguous sections, means for normally locking the sections in articulated relation, and fastening means on the sec- 7 tions for attaching them to fabric and the like.

means at the ends of the sections permitting,

detachment from the ends of contiguous sections, means for normally locking the sections in articulated relation, said first'mentioned means being adjustable to invisible position when the sections are detached, and fastening means on the sections for attaching them to fabric and the like.

5. A bracelet comprising a plurality of sections, means at opposite ends of each section co-operating to detachably engage and hold the sections in articulated relation, and independent fastening means on the sections for attaching them to fabric and the like.

6. A bracelet comprising a plurality of sections,

means at opposite ends of each section co-operating to detachably engage and hold the sections in articulated relation, means for normally lockf ing the co-operating means, and independent fastening means on the sections .for attaching them to fabric and the like.

7. A bracelet comprising a plurality of sections,

j means at Opposite ends of each section co-operating to-detachably engage and hold the sections 7 in articulated relation, said means being adjustable to invisible position when the sections are disengaged, and independent fastening means on the sections for attaching them to fabric and the like.

means at opposite ends of each section co operating to detachably' engage and hold the sections in articulated relation, means for normally looking the co-operating means, said co-operating means being adjustable to invisible position when the sections are disengaged, and means forming 8. A bracelet comprising a plurality of sections, 7

a part of at least. one of said sections whereby K it may be attached to fabric and the like.

9. A clip'comprising a decorative facing, means pivotally-attached to'the facing to. hold the clip to fabric and the like and means secured to the ends of the facing, normally invisible and adjustable to articulate the facing to other clips.

10. A clip comprising a decorative facing.

means pivotally attached to the facing to hold the clip to fabric and the like, means secured to the ends of the facing, normally invisible and adjustable to articulate the facing to other clips, and locking means associated with the last mentioned means. 7

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